Table 1 Characteristics of patients with psoriasis and non-psoriasis subjects
From: Trends in lipid profiles in patients with psoriasis: a population-based analysis
Variable | Non-psoriasis (N=717) | Psoriasis (N=689) |
|---|---|---|
Age at psoriasis incidence/index date (years), mean (±Standard Deviation) | 55.2 (± 13.2) | 55.6 (± 13.3) |
Male, No. (%) | 353 (49) | 318 (46) |
Observation time (years) | Â | Â |
 Before incidence/index date, mean (median) | 4.73 (5) | 4.71 (5) |
 After incidence/index date, mean (median) | 4.65 (5) | 4.61 (5) |
Lab measurements | Â | Â |
 Total number | 3678 | 3561 |
 Number per subject before incidence/index date, mean (median) | 2.1 (1) | 2.0 (1) |
 Number per subject after incidence/index date, mean (median) | 3.0 (2) | 3.2 (2) |
Use of statins and/or lipid lowering therapy, No. (%) | 262 (37) | 269 (39) |
Obesity* | 301 (46) | 271 (39) |